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Downtown Jonesboro Roads to Close for JPD’s Trunk or Treat Block Party

Downtown Jonesboro Roads to Close for JPD’s Trunk or Treat Block Party

Photo: Contributed/Jonesboro Police Department


Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed beginning Wednesday afternoon for the Jonesboro Police Department’s (JPD) Trunk or Treat Block Party.

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According to a social media post from the City of Jonesboro, the following streets will be closed on Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.:

  • Matthews Avenue from Main to Madison streets
  • Union Street from Jefferson to Oak avenues
  • Warner Avenue from Union to Madison streets

Drivers are asked to use caution if driving in the area or use alternative routes.

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JPD’s Trunk or Treat Block Party draws hundreds of trick-or-treaters to downtown Jonesboro, and this year’s event will feature food, games, hayrides, inflatables, and plenty of candy to give away.

The party is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Jefferson to Warner avenues in downtown Jonesboro, with the bulk of the activities to be near the Union Street/Matthews Avenue intersection.

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